Sestertius - Augustus IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
98 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
Translation:
Imperator Nerva Caesar Augustus, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Nerva, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the Roman Emperor Augustus, whose image appears on the coin, was known for his extensive building projects and military conquests, but he also introduced a number of reforms that helped to stabilize the Roman economy and improve the lives of ordinary citizens. For example, he introduced a new system of taxation that was fairer and more efficient than previous systems, and he also established a network of roads and trade routes that facilitated commerce and communication throughout the empire. These reforms helped to establish a period of relative peace and prosperity in Rome, which lasted for several centuries.
